Let’s Talk Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Immune

Transcript:Let’s Talk Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Immune:
Let’s Talk Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Immune Function Chrissy Barth, MS, RDN, RYT Lecturer, College of Health Solutions Our health begins in the gut! Microbiome = microorganisms that live in the digestive tract Bacteria, microbes, fungi, and viruses Number 100 trillion bacteria in and on our bodies (90% in large intestine) Bacterial cells outnumber human cells 10 to 1. We are 90% bacteria! Introduction to the Human Microbiome. American Microbiome Institute. Feed your flora with fiber Gut bacteria eat (fermented) fiber. Whole plant foods are the main sources of fiber: Fruits and veggies Whole grains Legumes, nuts and seeds Link between a high fiber diet (~25-35gm) and a reduced risk of: Obesity Heart disease Cancer Inflammation, polyphenols, and gut bacteria Less inflammation a healthier gut Polyphenols (plant-based antioxidant compounds) Anti-inflammatories Gut bacteria promote polyphenol absorption Polyphenols promote growth and diversity of healthy microbiome Polyphenol Sources: Plant foods: veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts, beans, seeds Herbs + spices: turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, oregano, and rosemary Others: tea, coffee, dark chocolate, red wine, and EVOO Hussain, T., Tan, B., Yin, Y., Blachier, F., Tossou, M. C., & Rahu, N. (2016). Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: What Polyphenols Can Do for Us?. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity, 2016, 7432797. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/7432797 Fermented foods Fermented foods may act as natural probiotics Fermentation is a traditional way of preserving food Fermented foods include: Dairy: yogurt, kefir Vegetables: sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles Soy: miso, tempeh Other: apple cider vinegar Jijon H, Backer J, Diaz H, Yeung H, Thiel D, McKaigney C, De Simone C, Madsen K. DNA from probiotic bacteria modulates murine and human epithelial and immune function. Gastroenterology. 2004 May;126(5):1358-73. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2004.02.003. PubMed PMID: 15131797. Vitamin D – Important regulator of the immune system Vitamin D deficiency is common (42% of U.S. population) May alter the gut microbiome Associated with increased inflammation in the gut Sources of vitamin D Sunlight Food: fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified foods (milk, dairy alternatives, and cereal) + sun-bathed mushrooms Supplementation Bottom line: know your Vitamin D status The Impact of Vitamin D Levels on Inflammatory Status: A Systematic Review of Immune Cell Studies. PLoS One. 2015 Nov 3;10(11):e0141770. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0141770. Summary: Feed your flora nutrition tips Eat a whole foods based diet that includes good sources of fiber. Consume at least 30 different plant species each week. Include fermented foods in your diet. Limit intake of highly processed foods. Avoid artificial sweeteners. “Eat food.